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What Should I Charge for Electrical in Arizona? (2026)

Electrical pricing for Arizona based on BLS labor data. Rate range: $75.34–$117.71/hr.

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$75.34–$117.71 per hour. That's the going rate for electrical in Arizona, based on BLS wage data. Arizona runs 6% above the national average ($71.06–$111.04/hr). The underlying labor cost is $31.39/hr before the 3.0x markup.

AZ Customer Rate

$94.17/hr

3.0x markup

AZ Rate Range

$75.34–$117.71

per hour

BLS Labor Rate

$31.39/hr

OEWS 2023

vs. National

+6%

wage multiplier: 1.06x

How the rate breaks down in Arizona

Component AZ National
BLS median hourly wage $31.39 $29.61
State wage multiplier 1.06x 1.00x
Industry markup 3.0x 3.0x
Customer rate $94.17/hr $88.83/hr
Typical range $75.34 – $117.71 $71.06 – $111.04

Licensed electricians charge premium rates reflecting years of apprenticeship and liability. Permit fees add $75–$300 per job in most jurisdictions.

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Most expensive states for electrical

# State Rate Range Labor Cost
1 California $103.03–$160.99/hr $42.93/hr
2 New York $100.92–$157.69/hr $42.05/hr
3 District of Columbia $100.92–$157.69/hr $42.05/hr
4 Alaska $93.82–$146.59/hr $39.09/hr
5 Washington $93.82–$146.59/hr $39.09/hr

Cheapest states for electrical

# State Rate Range Labor Cost
47 Louisiana $63.24–$98.81/hr $26.35/hr
48 Arkansas $62.54–$97.73/hr $26.06/hr
49 West Virginia $61.82–$96.60/hr $25.76/hr
50 Alabama $61.82–$96.60/hr $25.76/hr
51 Mississippi $60.41–$94.39/hr $25.17/hr

Electrical rates in all 50 states

State Rate Range vs. National
California $103.03–$160.99/hr +45%
New York $100.92–$157.69/hr +42%
District of Columbia $100.92–$157.69/hr +42%
Alaska $93.82–$146.59/hr +32%
Washington $93.82–$146.59/hr +32%
Massachusetts $90.96–$142.13/hr +28%
Hawaii $90.96–$142.13/hr +28%
New Jersey $90.96–$142.13/hr +28%
Connecticut $88.13–$137.70/hr +24%
Oregon $85.27–$133.24/hr +20%
Colorado $83.86–$131.02/hr +18%
Maryland $83.86–$131.02/hr +18%
Illinois $81.02–$126.60/hr +14%
Delaware $79.58–$124.35/hr +12%
Virginia $79.58–$124.35/hr +12%
Rhode Island $79.58–$124.35/hr +12%
Minnesota $79.58–$124.35/hr +12%
New Hampshire $78.17–$122.14/hr +10%
Vermont $76.75–$119.93/hr +8%
Nevada $76.03–$118.80/hr +7%
Utah $75.34–$117.71/hr +6%
Arizona $75.34–$117.71/hr +6%
Texas $74.62–$116.59/hr +5%
Pennsylvania $74.62–$116.59/hr +5%
Michigan $73.20–$114.38/hr +3%
North Dakota $72.48–$113.25/hr +2%
Georgia $72.48–$113.25/hr +2%
Wisconsin $72.48–$113.25/hr +2%
Wyoming $72.48–$113.25/hr +2%
Maine $71.06–$111.04/hr avg
Florida $71.06–$111.04/hr avg
North Carolina $71.06–$111.04/hr avg
Ohio $70.34–$109.91/hr -1%
Nebraska $69.65–$108.83/hr -2%
Indiana $68.93–$107.70/hr -3%
Missouri $68.93–$107.70/hr -3%
Iowa $68.93–$107.70/hr -3%
Kansas $68.93–$107.70/hr -3%
South Dakota $68.23–$106.61/hr -4%
Idaho $67.51–$105.49/hr -5%
Montana $66.79–$104.36/hr -6%
South Carolina $66.79–$104.36/hr -6%
Tennessee $66.10–$103.28/hr -7%
Oklahoma $64.68–$101.06/hr -9%
New Mexico $64.68–$101.06/hr -9%
Kentucky $63.96–$99.94/hr -10%
Louisiana $63.24–$98.81/hr -11%
Arkansas $62.54–$97.73/hr -12%
West Virginia $61.82–$96.60/hr -13%
Alabama $61.82–$96.60/hr -13%
Mississippi $60.41–$94.39/hr -15%

About this data

The Arizona labor rate comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, occupation code 47-2111 (Electricians), adjusted by the BLS state wage differential (1.06x for AZ). The 3.0x markup is the industry standard for residential and commercial electrical services.

Actual rates vary by city, experience, and job scope. Metro areas within Arizona will typically run 10–30% above these state-level averages. Rural areas trend lower.

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Electrical rates in other states

Estimates only. These results are based on publicly available data and standard formulas. Actual costs may vary based on your specific circumstances. This calculator does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for advice on your situation.

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